Cartap is a largely obsolete insecticide. It is highly soluble in water, has a low volatility and tends not to persist in soil systems. There are data gaps regarding its human health effects but is known to be moderately toxic. There are also data gaps regarding its ecotoxicity but is highly toxic to aquatic vertebrates and moderately toxic to fish.

GENERAL INFORMATION for cartap

Description: A nereistoxin analogue insecticide used to control chewing and sucking pests usually used as the hydrochloride salt